1
as in liberates
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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2
as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clears
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieves
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This collaboration is with FIFA rather than individual soccer federations, which frees up Adidas to represent Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and France — only two of which are actually signed with the German brand — through this quartet of Sambas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
This feature frees up valuable time and produces accurate results with limited AI and cross-functional capabilities.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Taking advantage of vertical space in a garage not only helps keep things organized, but also frees up floor space and protects items from dirt, dust, pests like mice and rats, and moisture.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Which frees the mind to focus on other things.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
This frees parents up to enjoy the holiday without stress.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
This collaboration is with FIFA rather than individual soccer federations, which frees up Adidas to represent Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and France — only two of which are actually signed with the German brand — through this quartet of Sambas.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
This feature frees up valuable time and produces accurate results with limited AI and cross-functional capabilities.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Taking advantage of vertical space in a garage not only helps keep things organized, but also frees up floor space and protects items from dirt, dust, pests like mice and rats, and moisture.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Which frees the mind to focus on other things.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
This frees parents up to enjoy the holiday without stress.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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Clearing missions liberates the different Hyrule regions from Ganondorf's control and earns resources to level up your characters and their weapons.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Prize is technically a financial award, not a grant, which liberates recipients to dream, pause, pivot, or scale on their own terms.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, a thirty-six-year-old version of myself opens the book again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bidding opens December 5 and runs through December 18 at the Pendry West Manhattan in New York City as part of Concierge Auctions’ End-of-Year Global Sale.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fine print — including how spend will be audited, whether marketing and postproduction count, and when the first targets kick in — will be finalized once the bill clears Parliament.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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And after the bailout saves them, the couple doubles down, still chasing the fantasy of Versailles even as the guillotine sharpens.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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While modern battlefield medicine saves more lives than ever, doctors continue to struggle with the damage that follows once bleeding is controlled.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Earnify also redeems users on points to use inside convenient stores and gas stations, for all your road trip snack needs.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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